New Releases by Cindy Gerard

This is the sixth novel in Cindy Gerard''s New York Times bestselling Black Ops, Inc. romantic suspense series. Black Ops, Inc. operative Luke—Doc Holliday—Colter is taking some much needed down-time, making his way across the Peruvian Andes via rail, when banditos attack the moving train in the midnight hours. It soon becomes apparent that robbery is not their intent but the abduction of super model Valentina, who is traveling incognito while recovering from a public scandal involving her ex-husband, high profile US Senator, Marcus Chamberlin. Luke whisks Valentina off the train in a daring escape but the two of them become the targets of a relentless manhunt. Enlisting the aid of Luke''s BOI teammates, they soon discover that Val’s intended abduction is linked to a plot put in play by an international gun smuggling alliance. The BOI team led by Luke, with Val along as a necessary pawn, must race halfway around the world to thwart a ruthless attack that would not only result in a devastating loss of life but destroy a tenuous peace the US and her allies have established in a vastly unstable part of the world.

NORTHERN LIGHTS BRIDES IT''S A BIRD! IT''S A PLANE! Only J.D. "Blue" Hazzard would crash his plane into a lake just to get Maggie Adams''s attention. Her gawky high-school swain had grown into an irresistibly temping god, but Maggie had returned to Minnesota for some peace of mind—which J.D. seemed intent on shattering! IT''S A HUSBAND! J.D. couldn''t believe his eyes. Maggie was even better-looking than she''d been in high school—and just as skittish. Back then she''d never given him a second thought, but now he was going to break through her defenses even if he had to strip them from her, layer by frilly layer…. Northern Lights Brides: Three women who''ll do anything to get their men! NORTHERN LIGHTS BRIDES

OUTLAW HEARTS KIDNAPPED BY HER HUSBAND! When Emma walked down that aisle toward Garrett James, she knew she was marrying the roguish outlaw of her dreams. But when time and distance took their toll on their marriage, they parted ways. Until one fateful night, when a mysterious man stole her away—a stranger who was her husband! Now, by embarking on a journey filled with laughter, tears and sensual discovery, Emma tried to find the courage to hold on to their marriage. Garrett James was still her mysterious outlaw…still the man of her dreams…. Would she forever be the outlaw''s wife? OUTLAW HEARTS: Three sexy brothers discover they can act the outlaw—but can''t stop love from stealing their hearts. Look for the next book in this miniseries…coming in December!

WILLING GROOM? Colin Slater arrived in Crimson Falls wearing a stylish suit and carrying a Wall Street Journal, and quickly discovered that the only thing interesting in town was his new partner, Scarlett Morgan. Sharing the long, northern nights made his "vacation" worthwhile, although they''d agreed to only a temporary fling. RELUCTANT PARTNER Scarlett had hoped for a silent investor to save her business—not a sexy hands-on workaholic. Colin''s passionate kisses and powerful embrace were simply too enticing to resist, yet no matter how much she wanted him to charm her out of her flannels, she never expected to mix business with pleasure! Northern Lights Brides: Three women who''ll do anything to get their men!

Sons and Lovers "Groundbreaking! The Sons and Lovers series will enthrall you!" —bestselling author Suzanne Forster INDECENT PROPOSAL Lucas Caldwell knew Kelsey Gates was trouble! The loner cowboy sensed the big-city reporter had gotten wind of his lifelong secret, but the red-haired spitfire claimed she wanted only one thing: him. Lucas was sure she was lying, but he wasn''t about to resist her tempting offer. AN OUTRAGEOUS AGREEMENT Kelsey knew trust didn''t come easily to this rugged rancher, but she had come to the Triple C seeking the truth about Lucas''s past and was determined to get answers. But soon she started wishing Lucas would ask the one magical question every woman longs to hear…. SONS AND LOVERS: Three brothers denied a father''s name, but granted the gift of love from three special women

BORN ON THE WILD SIDE OF A WYOMING BLIZZARD… Rodeo was the only full-time mistress in cowboy Jesse James''s life. He liked slow seductions and fast goodbyes. Then Sloan Gantry sashayed his way, and this forever kind of filly knocked the saddle out from under him…. Since her teens, Sloan had been smitten by Jesse''s grin and a swagger that promised sin. But the single mom had strolled down the love-''em-and-leave-''em road before. Could she convince the "outlaw" that the only place to run was straight into her arms? OUTLAW HEARTS: Three sexy brothers discover they can act the outlaw—but can''t stop love from stealing their hearts!

Only Mark Remington could make her heart melt. But he wasn''t the one she married. Now, widowed and pregnant, Lauren McKenzie was surprised to find him on her doorstep again seven years later. She didn''t know why he''d come back--or why he was determined to stay... Helping his brother''s widow get back on her feet was honorable. Yet Mark didn''t know how much longer he could deny the feelings he had for this beautiful mother-to-be. All he wanted to do was pull Lauren to his heart and let her know they were destined for each other. Could he convince her that she would always be protected in his loving arms...?

Billionaire Matt Walker was not a man who walked away from what he wanted. And what he wanted was the hand of Lady Helena Reichard. The darling of the paparazzi, Helena had recently been through hell and back—emerging a changed and vulnerable woman. The tall, green-eyed Texan was experiencing an intense desire to protect her, to be her avenging angel, to make her his forever. But would his love be able to pierce the darkness of her wounded spirit and prevail?

Lee Savage thundered into Montana to claim what was his-Shiloh Ranch and a virgin bride. As a young man he''d watched Ellie Shiloh come into this world, and now Lee''s promise to protect the naïve young beauty bound them forever. Ellie''s feelings for him glittered in her sensuous, admiring eyes, but for Lee, matrimony did not mean love. Still, their marriage bed was not off-limits, for Ellie was eager for her first taste of ecstasy. Despite their perfect harmony in the bedroom, this bridegroom would never confess to needing his wife! The stirring in his soul, that tornado of emotion, was merely duty-or could it be love?

When rugged lone wolf Cutter Reno breezed back into Sundown, Montana, his macho male pride demanded he reclaim the one li''l lady who''d ever truly mattered. All it took was one intoxicating encounter with Peg Lathrop to intensify his desire to relive their moon-drenched summer nights from six years ago. However, the older and wiser single mom struggled to resist the tantalizingly tender caresses of this footloose cowboy who''d stolen her virginity—and shattered her heart. Would it take a life-altering revelation to finally tame the outlaw and persuade him that happily-everafter lies home on the range?

When she saw the man who rescued her from a stalker ex-boyfriend, librarian Phoebe Richards couldn''t believe her eyes. Only in books—and in her fantasies—had she seen a sexy-as-sin man like Daniel Barone. He was everything a hero should be—brave, gorgeous, wealthy...and totally out of her league. Daniel Barone, international thrill seeker, thought he''d seen it all. But nothing had prepared him for the rush of Phoebe''s guileless smile. Nothing shocked him more than the unfamiliar desire to stay with her. For the first time, Daniel felt real fear: Would he survive an affair with the innocent, bespectacled librarian?

ONE KISS WAS NEVER ENOUGH… With her creamy skin, sultry eyes and luscious mouth, Carrie Whelan was ripe for the plucking, and Ry Evans was starving for a taste of her! Still, he wasn''t about to ravish his best friend''s virginal baby sister, no matter how appetizing she looked. It was his job to keep her out of trouble and safe from predatory males. But there was only so much one cowboy could take, especially when Carrie''s little crush on Ry exploded into passion, and Ry staked his claim on her—body, heart and soul!

HE WAS HEARTBREAK WAITING TO HAPPEN… Her best friend''s wedding was not the place for a seduction. But Nate McGrory''s potent blend of masculinity, charm and sensuality made Rachael Matthews want to run for cover—or straight into his arms. Giving in to the gorgeous millionaire lawyer was the last thing she should do, but Nate''s passionate pursuit, complete with jet-setting dates and sizzling kisses, was making him awfully hard to resist… Nate intended to get to know the petite wedding planner on a much more personal level. He''d take it sensual and slow, and see where it led—never dreaming that winning her heart put him in imminent danger of losing his own…

THESE HEROES ARE 100 PERCENT RAW, DANGEROUS, AND . . . UNDENIABLY SEXY. New York Times bestselling authors Sherrilyn Kenyon, Dianna Love, and Cindy Gerard and rising romance star Laura Griffin mix seduction and suspense in three irresistible romantic adventures. From sultry international jungles to the rugged terrain of the American Southwest, join the larger-than-life, scorching-hot alpha heroes of the Bureau of American Defense, Black Ops, Inc., and the U.S. Navy SEALs for all the pulse-pounding, heart-racing, toe-curling excitement. They’re cool under pressure, steamy under the sheets, and when the enemy strikes, there’s not a lethal mission these gorgeous men can’t handle. . . . Just Bad Enough Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love Leave No Trace Cindy Gerard Unstoppable Llaura Griffin

Manny Ortega is a man without a country, and he has one woman to thank for it. She was his first and only true love, and when she left, she took more than his heart—she took his life as he knew it. Hardened and honed sharp as a knife by years as a special forces soldier and police detective, Manny is ready for a fresh start at his friend Ethan Garrett''s security firm. But the past isn''t ready to let him go... Lily Campora never imagined what would happen to Manny after she walked away from him that night in the sultry Nicaraguan heat—or how he''d hated her for it every day since. Seventeen years later, Lily knows everything, and she must put her fear of Manny''s rage aside to beg for his help. His forgiveness may be too much to hope for... Thrust into action on a mission that will transport them to a country rife with political turmoil and civil unrest, Manny and Lily must find a way to work together. And now, amidst the dangerous beauty of a landscape reminiscent of Manny''s homeland, passion will ignite once more...

Back in Sundown, Montana, Shallie Malone faced a myriad of knowing glances. The father of her child had abandoned her and there didn''t seem to be any knight in shining armor on her horizon. Then Mac McDonald demanded she accept his marriage proposal. This man from her past offered to give her baby a name and give Shallie the secure future she desperately craved. Passion made theirs more than an in-name-only marriage and Shallie found herself falling for her husband. But, still hiding one last, scandalous secret, how could she dare ask him to return her love?

These sexy bachelors are ready to claim their women Black-Tie Seduction Cindy Gerard Fun loving Jacob Thorne has taken pleasure in teasingly flirting with Christine for years. She realises that maybe she''s been taking life too seriously and that Jacob might be the man to show her she has other needs womanly needs and be the right man to attend to them. Less-Than-Innocent Invitation Shirley Rogers Melissa Mason left Royal, Texas ten years ago, breaking her engagement to Logan when she heard he was marrying her to secure his inheritance, his family''s ranch. Now Melissa''s coming back and Logan want her under his roof, giving him the answers he needs. Strictly Confidential Attraction Brenda Jackson Desperate Mark needs assistant Alli''s help with his baby niece. Living together in intimate surroundings soon creates a sensual tension too powerful to ignore. How long before their strictly business relationship turns into a passionate predicament?

A deadly international mission reunites a sexy Black Ops, Inc. hero and his sizzling former love in Cindy Gerard’s seductive new romantic thriller. A RED-HOT ATTRACTION . . . Twelve years of chasing bad guys didn’t erase beautiful Sophie Baylor from Wyatt Savage’s memory. If he had another chance, he’d never let her leave. So when she tracks him down from El Salvador and begs for help, he doesn’t ask questions—he just goes. STARTS WITH A TERRIFYING THREAT . . . Sophie is grateful her daughter survived a kidnapping attempt, but she won’t forgive herself until the girl who was mistakenly abducted is safe. Wyatt is the only man brave enough to take on the mysterious terrorists behind the crime—and the one irresistible man she wishes she had never let go. . . . AND UNLEASHES AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE. Sophie knows Central America’s steamy jungles and sticky politics better than anyone. Yet she refuses to hide in fear. Then she becomes the enemy’s number one target. Wyatt lost her once, and he won’t lose her again—even if he has to fight, kill, or die to save her.

In New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard''s sizzling new novel, a ruthless international conspiracy is no match for the irresistible alpha heroes of Black Ops, Inc. A RACE FOR SURVIVAL... Bold, blonde Defense Intelligence officer B. J. Chase isn''t exactly thrilled when she''s summoned from personal leave to investigate an alarming national security breach -- until the suspicious death of a government official blows her covert mission sky-high. TURNS INTO A PULSE-POUNDING ADVENTURE... Gorgeous Black Ops bad boy Raphael Mendoza always feared his family''s dark history would haunt him. But he never expected it might hold the key to dismantling a rogue weapons system. Now with cool B. J. Chase posing as his hot babe fiancée, he returns to his uncle in Colombia to convince him he can be trusted with the family''s dirtiest business secrets. ...AND IGNITES A PASSIONATE FIRE. Carrying out a deception among ruthless killers brings Rafe and B.J. too close to ignore the smoldering heat between them. Now, they must work together as the closest of partners as the countdown to international catastrophe closes in....

The first two passionate and fast-paced Black Ops, Inc., romantic suspense novels--now available in one volume.

Breathless for the Bachelor by Cindy Gerard With her creamy skin, sultry eyes and luscious mouth, Carrie Whelan was gorgeous and Ryan was starving for a taste of her! Still, he couldn’t ravish his best friend’s virginal baby sister. It was his job to keep her safe from predatory males.

In New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard''s fiery new romantic suspense series, when danger threatens, the seductive heroes of Black Ops, Inc. turn up the heat. AN INDECENT PROPOSAL... When a high roller at the Vegas casino where Crystal Debrowski manages security makes a scandalous proposition, she flat-out refuses, especially given rumors of his shady overseas connections. But then counterfeit bills mysteriously flood the gaming tables, and her reputation -- and her life -- are on the line. REVEALS A SIMMERING DESIRE... Despite his big, flirty grin, Texas heartbreaker Johnny Duane Reed can''t get sassy Crystal off his mind. When she is abducted by an international crime lord with a threatening obsession, Reed enlists his Black Ops, Inc. team to pursue a dangerous mission to rescue her. ...WITH DEADLY CONSEQUENCES. Between Crystal and Johnny burns a scorching flame, but as they battle her relentless abductor, they uncover a malicious arms trafficking and white slavery ring. Together, they must destroy the tyrant''s wicked enterprises or face his reign of terror themselves....

The sexy heroes of Black Ops, Inc., a covert private security team, sizzle in New York Times bestselling author Cindy Gerard''s electrifying new romantic suspense series. THE SULTRY HEAT... Only two things can compel journalist Jenna McMillan back to Buenos Aires after terrorists held her captive there just months before: a rare interview with a shadowy billionaire and the memory of the dark and dangerous man who saved her.... HIDES THE DEADLIEST THREATS... Bad guys, bombs, and bullets are Gabriel Jones''s way of life. But he''ll never forget the brash redhead he rescued not so long ago...or the passionate kiss they shared before he sent her packing.... AND EXPOSES THE DEEPEST DESIRES. Now, forced together by a bombing at the National Congress, Jenna and Gabe confront the urgent longings that simmer between them. But this surprise meeting is no coincidence. A ruthless enemy stalks them with deadly precision. The question is...if they make it out alive, will Gabe turn his back on Jenna...again?

CHERRY ADAIR "Tropical Heat" When Dr. Elizabeth Goodall is kidnapped and held captive in the African jungle, her only hope for rescue is counterterrorist operative Sam Pelton. But to escape from a brutal warlord, they must confront a powerful attraction that could prove more treacherous than the wilds of the jungle... LORA LEIGH "Atlanta Heat" Em Delaney has wanted bad-boy Macey March for as long as she can remember. But as a Navy SEAL under the command of her overprotective godfather, Macey is off-limits to Em...until a kidnapping attempt forces them to share tantalizingly close quarters—and a forbidden desire. CINDY GERARD "Desert Heat" Assistant D.A. Elena Martinez never wanted to fall for police detective Seth King. When they are teamed up on a charity hike in the Grand Canyon, however, their chemistry sizzles under the desert sun. But a vengeful drug lord is determined not to let them survive the canyon with their lives—and love—intact...

When former Secret Service agent Eve Garrett, gets a late night call from Tiffany Clayborne saying "Eve, please come and get me" she books over the the bar Tiffany says she''s at. She met the girl when she was still an agent. Tiffany was her first assignment and she developed a big sister attachment to the kid that continues to this day. However, when Eve gets to the bar she sees some suspicious activity in a dark alley and her gut tells her that Tiffany is involved. When she goes after her, she''s knocked out and when she comes to, Tiffany is gone. Eve believes that Tiffany is in danger. But when she goes to Tiffany''s father, he doesn''t want Eve anywhere near Tiffany. After all she was in charge the last time Tiffany got hurt. Eve and Tiffany have put that incident behind them. Her father has not. He plans to hire his own private detective to check into this.doesn''t hesitate. Eve doesn''t trust Tiffany''s safety to anyone else and decides to hunt fo her on her own. However, uring her search in Miami, Florida she runs into Clayborne''s detective--her old flame, Mac, who loved her and left her. He''s the last person she wants to see, especially on this case. However, when several attempts are made on Eve''s life, Mac decides that they should stick together. And the closer they get to Tiffany, the more deadly secrets unfold and the more the danger rises. . .

Working on highly sensitive diplomatic affairs, Darcy Prescott is a natural target for terrorist kidnappers. But when she''s mysteriously plucked off a street in Manila one sultry night, Darcy''s disappearance isn''t what it seems... The moment Special Forces soldier Ethan Garrett laid eyes on Darcy, he knew she was the woman he would marry—and he did. But when their marriage fell apart, Ethan never really recovered. Now a highly paid bodyguard, Ethan quickly slips back into combat mode when he learns of Darcy''s disappearance and calls in old favors to assemble a rogue rescue team.... Tracking Darcy all the way to the jungles of the Philippines, Ethan knows every move he makes could mean the difference between life and death. His love for Darcy burns stronger than ever. But when he learns the true reason for her abduction, it may be too late to save her—or himself...

The daughter of a wealthy businessman, Jillian Kincaid grew up with bodyguards shadowing her every move-and she hated it. Now a TV anchorwoman, she refuses to let another hired thug follow her around. Not even when she begins to receive terrifying death threats. Not even when the bodyguard is the darkly seductive Nolan Garrett... Trained in Special Ops, bodyguard Nolan Garrett has been hired by Jillian''s father to keep her out of danger. But it''s clear from the start that Jillian isn''t going to make his job easy. Far from the spoiled princess he expected, Jillian is tough, independent, and totally sexy. And she''s fighting him every step of the way. As Jillian''s stalker raises the stakes, Nolan must keep her close if he wants to keep her alive. But being so close can only turn up the heat that''s been simmering between them-a heat that could explode into passion at any moment...

"Sweet Baby Jane" Perkins has carved out a mega-selling reputation as rock''s favorite bad girl. But her hard-living, tough-talking image can''t prevent the sharp dose of reality that hit home when her estranged mother is killed in a car accident. As bizarre coincidences escalate in her own life, Janey grows certain that someone is watching her every move, and it''s not one of her adoring fans... Since leaving the Army Rangers six months ago, Jason Wilson has been adrift, a warrior without a war. Now he''s taken his first civilian assignment for his army buddy''s security firm: protecting a rock diva on her sold-out tour. Far from being a spoiled star, Janey is a revelation—sweet, modest, and incredibly sexy. Their friendship is turning to mutual, heated desire, but it''s a distraction that could cost them more than their hearts... Drawn into the depths of a deadly secret, they''ll face off against a killer growing more ruthless every day, and Jase will discover just how far he''ll go to protect an explosive passion he never expected...